Allium Cristophii bulbs, also known as ‘Star of Persia’ provides any garden or outdoor space with a touch of drama. Forming giant spheres, the clusters of starry blooms are an impressive sight, reaching up to 20cm in diameter. Intersperse the giant flower heads throughout your beds and borders to act as a wonderful punctuation point in garden displays.
Growing on sturdy upright stems, up 50cm high, they create effortlessly eye-catching and long-lasting displays in the garden. The flowers are also the perfect option as a cut for flower arranging. Even once the flowers have faded, Allium Cristophii has gorgeous golden seed heads that continue to add structure and beauty throughout the summer months.
Allium Cristophii is easy to maintain and fully hardy, so will withstand almost anything the British weather throws at them. Simply plant these bulbs 15cm deep and 20cm away from each other, in moist but free draining soil, in a bright and sunny spot. You will then enjoy many years of wonderful floral displays.
- Number of bulbs: 6
- Flower colour: Purple
- Foliage colour: Green
- Best planted: September, October, November
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
- Flowers in: June and July
- Ultimate height: 50cm